A technique for mapping three-dimensional number densities of species in laser produced plumes

R.A. AlWazzan, Ciaran Lewis, Thomas Morrow

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Abstract

The potential of a diagnostic technique to provide quantitative three-dimensional (3D) density distributions of species in a low temperature laser-produced plume is shown. An expanded, short pulse, tunable dye laser is used to probe the plume at a set time during the expansion. Simultaneous recording of two-dimensional in-line absorbance maps and orthogonal recording of laser induced fluorescence permits the 3D density mapping by scanning the dye laser frequency. Preliminary data, supported by a simple model, is presented for the case of Ba II ions in a YBCO plume heated by a KrF laser. (C) 1996 American Institute of Physics.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-88
Number of pages4
JournalReview of Scientific Instruments
Volume67
Publication statusPublished - 1996

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